Genre(s):
Melodic Black Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Anti-Christian, Satanic
Origin:
Germany (Neumagen-Dhron, Rhineland-Palatinate)
Formed In:
1989
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Chris Anderle - Vocals
Patrick Meyer - Guitar
Jones - Bass
Christoph Rath - Keyboards
Manuel Steitz - Drums (Agathodaimon)
Former/Past Member(s):
Vocals:
Sandra Meyer (1997)
Cynthia Schiltz-Follmann (1999)
Erna Siikavirta (1999) (Grain (Fin), Lordi, Deathlike Silence (Fin), Arthemesia)
Guitar:
Christof B. (World Escape)
F.J. Krebs (1989-1997)
Dirk Wirz (1991-1997)
Marc Barbian (1998-1999) (Beyond Serenity (Ger))
Bass:
Frank Simon (1993-1993)
Ralf Gessinger (1994-1997)
Keyboards:
Stefan Mueller (1997-1999)
Drums:
Christoph Mertes (1991-1999) (Deformed)
Achim Mattes
Additional notes:
The lead singer, Chris, was sued by the church late 2004.

The band, founded in 1989 as "Ancient" and adding the "Ceremony" adjunct upon discovery of the Dutch band.

Discography:
Ancient Ceremony - Where Serpents Reign [demo] - 1993
Ancient Ceremony - Cemetary Visions [ep] - 1994
Ancient Ceremony - Under Moonlight We Kiss [full-length] - 1997
Ancient Ceremony - Fallen Angel's Symphony [full-length] - 1999
Ancient Ceremony - Synagoga Diabolica [full-length] - 2000
Ancient Ceremony - The Third Testament [full-length] - 2002
Ancient Ceremony - P.uritan's B.lasphemy C.all [ep] - 2005

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Official site:
www.ancient-ceremony.de